For residential, commercial, hospitality/tourism, institutional, industrial

For residential, commercial, hospitality/tourism, institutional, industrial in Goa — this guide covers the Goa Solar Energy Policy 2017 (Revised 2023) / Goa Rooftop Solar Programme (GEDA Goa). Administered by Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA Goa) / Goa Electricity Department. Below are subsidy rates, eligibility, technical rules, documents, and scheme process.

Subsidy benefits

• Central CFA (PM Surya Ghar): up to Rs.78,000
• Goa state additional: 20% state subsidy (GEDA Goa)
• Hospitality sector: Rs.50,000 additional for solar
• EV charging integration (Goa Green Tourism policy)
• Agricultural solar pumps: 60% total

Authority and scope

• Government body: Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA Goa) / Goa Electricity Department
• Nodal agency: GEDA (Goa Energy Development Agency)
• Eligible for: residential, commercial, hospitality/tourism, institutional, industrial
• Installation type: Rooftop on-grid (primary); floating solar on Selaulim and Anjunem reservoirs under study

Eligibility and disbursement

• Open to multiple consumer categories.
• Income restrictions: No income restriction; tourism/hospitality businesses eligible for additional incentive.
• Disbursement timeline: 30–45 days post-commissioning
• Disbursement mode: DBT via GEDA Goa/GED; state component via GEDA Goa
• Maximum capacity: 500 kW

Net metering and technical rules

• Net metering is available under this scheme.
• Net metering policy: GERC (Goa Electricity Regulatory Commission) Net Metering Regulations 2017 (amended 2022). 1 kW–500 kW. Single DISCOM: Goa Electricity Department (GED) — state-run. Excess units settled monthly.
• Gross metering policy: GERC gross metering for >500 kW. Feed-in tariff per GERC order.
• Hybrid policy: Goa Solar + EV integration: solar rooftop + EV charging points policy under Green Goa

• DISCOM requirements: Goa Electricity Department (GED): Single state-run DISCOM for all Goa. All 12 talukas covered.

How to apply

Apply on GEDA Goa portal or pmsuryaghar.gov.in

GED feasibility check

GEDA Goa-empanelled vendor selection

Installation + net meter

GED inspection + commissioning

State subsidy + central CFA via DBT

Documents required

• Aadhaar card / Goa ID
• Electricity bill (GED consumer number)
• Property documents (Form I and XIV)
• Bank account details
• Tourism licence (for hospitality incentive)

Additional details

• Scheme budget: Goa RE target: 500 MW by 2030; 250 MW solar. Goa Solar Policy 2023: mandate solar on all new commercial buildings above 500 sqm.
• Target beneficiaries: All Goa consumers. Key areas: Panaji/North Goa (403xxx), Margao/South Goa (403xxx), Vasco da Gama (403xxx), Mapusa (403xxx), Ponda (403xxx). Tourism industry: major target.
• Progress: Goa: 150+ MW solar installed (April 2025). Goa's high per-capita income and tourist resort solar installations driving growth.